US Bridges

Ramona Blvd over Rubio Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Rosemead Blvd · Structure no. 53C0259

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,794
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramona Blvd over Rubio Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramona Blvd over Rubio Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,794 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,273 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamona Blvd
CrossesRubio Wash
Location0.1MI W/O Rosemead Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L358
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.07181, -118.07508
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,794 (2017)
Projected traffic5,273 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramona Blvd over Rubio Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramona Blvd over Rubio Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Ramona Blvd over Rubio Wash carry?

About 4,794 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramona Blvd over Rubio Wash?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramona Blvd over Rubio Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.